Automatics e89

[BeemerMad]

Hello,

Looking into getting an automatic z. I have noticed they have the older style shifter in some and the newer shifter in others. Is this dependant on year or spec of the vehicle?

Also whats the difference in tax prices from the same model but manual and
Auto.

My engine has the same as my wifes mine is £30 hers being and auto is £130

 

[Wondermike]

Only the 20i and 28i get the newest style shifter, and an 8 speed auto too. Other versions (23i and 30i) are 6 speed, 35i DCT is 7 speed.

Edit - of course the 35i has the new style shifter too

 

[Stark]

DCT has new shifter too

 

[Wondermike]

Of course, forgot

 

[BeemerMad]

Hmm i like the new style shifter and was aiming for the 23i lol. Oh well 28i then

I dont think the old shifter looks right in the latest z

 

[envy]

the 20i auto costs £170 a year for road tax

 

[BeemerMad]

the 20i auto costs £170 a year for road tax

Thats a good price.

Off topic but Talking to a friend of a friend who owns a 1M 12months is £270 i couldnt believe it 8)

 

[envy]

yeah it is very good. the emissions of the 20i turbo engine are pretty low and the cost of tax reflects that

CO2 Emissions 159g/Km
Vehicle Excise Duty rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £93.50
12 Months Rate £170.00

the 1m is good on tax for a performance car too

 

[Stark]

Stupid as this sounds, I only bought the DCT and 35i because it had the new shifter!

 

[BeemerMad]

The thing is i would do the same thing. Its little touches like that, that makes you like the car a little bit more

 

[Stark]

Also the exterior light pack. The lights in the handles are a great touch

 

[BeemerMad]

Also the exterior light pack. The lights in the handles are a great touch

Yeah i have those on my 1 series at the moment really good for highlighting puddles lol

 

[envy]

Stupid as this sounds, I only bought the DCT and 35i because it had the new shifter!

not that stupid as i really liked the look of the newer shifter and that was one of the things that prevented me from buying a used, older, e89 z4 auto

the newer shifter looks super cool

 

[BeemerMad]

It does look far superior, I cant see why they did not put it in all of the Zs

 

[Stark]

Much better!! It's odd though, even 57 plate cars have the new shifter....

 

[BeemerMad]

your all showing off now

 

[JVE89]

Surprised at how much road tax you pay over there I'm paying €180 per 3 months, bunch of thieves here :x

 

[sars]

Yes my 3.0 e89 is £250.00

 

[JVE89]

Yes my 3.0 e89 is £250.00

Is that for a whole year? Dirt cheap Mine's €720/£564 for a year :thumbsdown:

 

[cjp2k]

My shifter looks even better, its got the numbers 1-6 and a R on it too